Press release
Incyte Partners with Artist and Patient J.G. Jones to Raise Awareness for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)
- Incyte announces launch of “Rare Reflections: MPNs Unmasked” as part of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness of MPNs - J.G. Jones, a comic book artist
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n- Incyte announces launch of “Rare Reflections: MPNs Unmasked” as part of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness of MPNs\n\n\n- J.G. Jones, a comic book artist who was diagnosed with an MPN over a decade ago, creates graphic art to tell the powerful and personal stories of individuals impacted by MPNs \n\n WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nIn honor of Rare Disease Day on February 29th, Incyte (NASDAQ:INCY) is proud to announce the launch of Rare Reflections: MPNs Unmasked, a disease awareness initiative focused on raising awareness of and educating about myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), a group of rare, chronic blood cancers.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200227005127/en/(Photo: Business Wire)\n\nAs part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness of MPNs, Incyte has partnered with J.G. Jones, a renowned comic book artist who was diagnosed with an MPN over a decade ago, to capture the experiences of those impacted by MPNs. Rare Reflections features a series of portraits by Jones who uses graphic art to tell the powerful and personal stories of real patients with MPNs and those impacted by MPNs.\n\n\nThe illustrations can be viewed at www.VoicesofMPN.com/RareReflections, along with more information about Jones’ disease journey and the stories of others living with MPNs.\n\n\n“Art has the amazing ability to capture the emotions of its subjects beyond the surface, and I am honored to partner with Incyte on Rare Reflections to raise awareness of MPNs by doing the work I love,” said Jones. “I know first-hand how living with an MPN can affect many aspects of a person’s life – physically and emotionally – and I hope, through increased awareness and education, to empower others living with an MPN to take control of their journey.”\n\n\n“Rare Disease Day offers a time for patients, caregivers, advocates and healthcare providers to join together to shine a light on the estimated 200,000 individuals in the United States living with an MPN,” said Hervé Hoppenot, Chief Executive Officer, Incyte. “Incyte is pleased to partner with a respected illustrator such as J.G. Jones to bring to life the real stories of those living with an MPN and to highlight the unique experiences of people across the MPN community.”\n\n\nIn honor of Rare Disease Day, Incyte is also su...